Priggish

usgb/ˈprɪɡɪʃ/
adjective

Acting superior or moralistic, often in an annoying way.

He sounded priggish when he started lecturing about the importance of honesty.
Visual representation of "priggish" - Acting superior or moralistic, often in an annoying way

Often appears as...

  • priggish attitude
  • priggish behavior

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Priggish has a negative tone, suggesting unnecessary or excessive strictness in moral matters.

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Her priggish refusal to laugh at the joke made everyone uncomfortable.
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Often Annoying

Using 'priggish' implies that someone's behavior is irritating or annoying due to their self-perceived superiority.

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Everyone avoided him due to his priggish comments on their lifestyles.
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Not Just Honest

'Priggish' isn't just about honesty; it's about being overly showy in one's morality.

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His priggish speech on charity work felt more boastful than inspiring.
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